Explore the Family Name Acre
The meaning of Acre
1. English: variant of Acker 2 (or Ackers without the excrescent -s). 2. In some cases also an Americanized form of Norwegian Aakre, German or Dutch Acker or Aker (see also Achor), and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) Scandinavian or German surname.
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How common is the last name Acre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Acre' declined from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 29,964 in 2000, it slipped to 31,754 in 2010, marking a change of -5.97. The count also decreased from 739 to 727 during this period, a decline of -1.62, indicating a slightly lower proportion per 100,000 people (-7.41) within the US population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #31,754 | -5.97% |
| Count | 739 | 727 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Acre
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the primary ethnic identity associated with the Acre surname is White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 90.66 in 2000 to 89.13 in 2010. There was a significant increase in Hispanic representation, rising by 63.52 to reach 3.99 in 2010. Meanwhile, Black representation saw a slight decrease from 5.41 to 5.09, and those identifying with two or more races marginally increased from 0.81 to 0.83. It's important to note that there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.66% | 89.13% | -1.69% |
| Black | 5.41% | 5.09% | -5.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.99% | 63.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.83% | 2.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |